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This homemade mayonnaise recipe has been a long time in the making. I think I have tried about 30 different variations trying to get it just right. But all that work was not for nothing. I finally got a mayo I’m happy with!
You will notice, in the ingredient list, that the oil called for is unspecified. This is not an accident. Choosing your oil is a personal decision, and your choice will greatly affect the flavor of the mayo.
BEST OILS FOR MAYONNAISE:
I have tried it with olive oil, coconut oil, and even sesame oil. But in the end, I wanted more of a traditional flavor, so I went with safflower oil. I found that it gave a slightly less dense texture than some of the other oils I tried which turned out quite thick. So I ended up sticking with safflower oil which turned out to be the best choice for me and what I was trying to achieve with this recipe. This is a delicious and traditional mayo, mainly because the oil is so light in flavor.
That being said, most safflower oils bottled for cooking are refined. If you can locate the unrefined food-grade version, it’s better (cleaner) than refined, but it also has a stronger flavor. So you kind of have to pick your battles on this one. Any way you look at it, this is far healthier than anything you can buy at the store.
HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE LAST?
Note the storage notes at the end of the recipe. Never leave this clean eating mayonnaise sitting out! It must be refrigerated at all times. Typically, homemade mayonnaise will last 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge.
APPLIANCE NOTES:
I tried making this recipe in a blender and failed miserably. So I used my immersion blender instead and it gave me perfect mayo in under 20 seconds. It was actually pretty impressive to watch. So I do recommend an immersion blender for this recipe. Otherwise, you’ll have to make it by hand which is a workout in itself with all that whisking!
NOTES ON THE EGGS:
I highly recommend purchasing pasteurized eggs for this recipe to avoid a foodborne illness. I have found one brand that specializes in this, but they are not sold everywhere. So you may have to hunt one down in your own area. If they are pasteurized, it will say so on the box. Some people say that you should not eat raw eggs at all. It’s a personal decision you need to make for yourself and those you feed. But please be aware that the very young, the very old, and those with immune issues are far more susceptible to foodborne illness from things like raw eggs. So if you try this, use it wisely, and please use pasteurized eggs.
PRODUCT NOTES:
If you’d rather buy your mayo, the only clean eating mayonnaise I have come across is the Chosen Foods brand (affiliate link).
HAVING TROUBLE MAKING MAYO?
Here are some tips in case your mayo separates or has other issues. While I use a stick blender, it’s an older blender. Newer stick blenders may be more powerful, which in turn would over-mix the mayo and cause separation. While the following tips are for hand whisking mayonnaise, some of the tips may help you if you do get separation. You can find those tips here.
Servings: 16servings (approximately 1 cup total yield)
Calories: 128kcal
Equipment
Stick blender
Canning jar or cup that's about the same size as the base of your blender.
Ingredients
1cupoil
½tbsp.apple cider vinegar
¼tsp.salt(I use Real Salt – see link above)
1largepasteurized egg
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Container Notes:
This recipe uses an immersion blender. You need to use a cup or glass that is only slightly bigger than the immersion blender. If your blender came with a blending cup, that's a great one to use. Otherwise, consider a canning jar that is just slightly bigger. Using a large bowl or larger cup will not work.
Mayo:
Place all ingredients in a tall jar or cup that fits your immersion blender.
Place the blender at the bottom of the jar and blend on high without moving the blender. Once you see mayo start to form, you can move the blender slowly upwards until all the mayo is blended. Do not over blend. This will take less than 20 seconds.
Store in refrigerator immediately and up to 1 week.
Storage Notes: There are varying opinions on the shelf-life of homemade mayonnaise. Some people won’t keep their mayo longer than three days no matter what, while others say it expires when the date on the egg carton says so. I have found that a week is just about right. You’ll notice a slight change in flavor, consistency and sometimes even color when it starts to turn. But above all, please keep it in the fridge at all times! There are also plenty of folks out there that do not use pasteurized eggs. That is your prerogative. With a little one at home, I tend to err on the side of caution and use the pasteurized eggs for this.
Notes
Please note that the nutrition data below is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.
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When looking for a healthy version of mayo, you want to find one that has a cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oil, such as expeller-pressed safflower oil or cold-pressed avocado oil. Cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oils were made with the least amount of processing, meaning the oil was pressed out of the plant.
This substitute for mayo is vegan and contains lots of healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil. Add the avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to a food processor and blend until it reaches the consistency you want. Season it to taste with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Homemade mayonnaise is made with raw eggs that will not be cooked. The United States Department of Agriculture does not recommend eating raw shell eggs that are not cooked or undercooked due to the possibility that Salmonella bacteria may be present.
Conventional mayonnaise products like Hellmann's or Duke's mayonnaise contain EDTA, which effectively prevents oxidation. COCONAISE does NOT contain EDTA. It is made with mostly saturated fats from Coconut and Palm oils which are naturally resistant to oxidation.
Which one is healthier? Although Miracle Whip is lower in fat and calories, mayonnaise is less highly refined and may be the healthier choice. However, you should seek out mayo that's made with healthy oils, such as olive or avocado oil, instead of inflammatory seed oils like soybean, canola, or corn oil.
A high-fat food, mayonnaise is often thought to be unhealthy. It is mostly fat, and as a result, it's calorie-dense, so it's easy for calories and fat to quickly add up when you're not paying attention to portion sizes.
Avoid mayonnaise that has mold growing on it. You can also tell it has spoiled if it is yellow or brown in color. Even if your mayo looks okay, check for any acidic, sour, or bitter tastes and smells to be sure it has not gone bad. Unopened mayonnaise is likely to last for up to three months after its "best by" date.
Homemade mayonnaise has a shelf life of about two weeks, because it doesn't contain any preservatives. That's a long shelf life, and you'll probably go through all of it before then! It's just that fresh and delicious.
Benjamin Chapman, a food safety expert with N.C. State University agreed that the acidity in the lemon juice might not affect salmonella if it is already present in the egg.
Results suggest that Salmonella in contaminated egg yolks could survive the mayonnaise-making process. The inhibition of Salmonella by vinegar and lemon juice is due to the hurdle effect of organic acids and chemical preservatives.
Homemade mayo is ultra creamy and much more flavorful than anything you can buy at the store. This recipe calls for a simple list of ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make!
Hellman's Mayonnaise contains ~8g fat per serve (15g). The soyabean oil used to make Hellmann's mayonnaise is fortified with Vitamin A & D and is naturally a source of good fats such as Omega 3 & Omega 6 fatty acids. Our mayonnaise can be enjoyed as a part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
Oils like soybean and canola are extremely detrimental to our health, yet they're being slipped into products left and right. Avocado Oil, on the other hand, is high in monounsaturated fats, which are considered a good kind of fat that we all need to function optimally.
Why Is Olive Oil Mayonnaise Healthier Than Regular Mayo? Olive oil mayonnaise is preferable to regular mayo as it's gluten-free, low in carbohydrates and free from additives and seed oils. Most shop-bought mayonnaise products are made with seed oils, which can be harmful to your health.
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